Even-Achieving Newsletter
Reducing Stress without Sacrificing Success
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Choice, Pleasure, & Function
Be wary of any tale that suggest the pursuit of always feeling good will lead to long-lasting happiness.
From Junky Cars to Glittering Gowns
What my first car tried to teach me about taking care of myself.
Endings and Beginnings
Take a moment to reflect and close out big accomplishments before moving on to the next.
Embracing the Power of Connection
To find balance between achieving and well-being, we need to embrace connecting with, trusting, and relying on others.
The Power of Going Outside
Spending time in “Green Spaces” (i.e. nature) has a multitude of well-being benefits
Ready to Run Again
Running too hard and too fast can lead to injury that takes time and attention to heal. Luckily, it can heal, and you can continue running again.
Stress Generation - Making a Bad Thing Worse
Often, when we’re stressed or depressed, we act in ways that can make that stress or sadness worse.
10 Well-being Soundbites
A quick list of simple and true words of wisdom for your well-being.
My Stress-Busting Routine
5 ways you can lessen your stress and perform your optimal best.
The Dangers of Chronic Stress
I used to think that being “stressed-out” was no big deal. However, prolonged or chronic stress can have incredibly detrimental effects on your body, mind, and heart.
Confessions of an Over-Achiever
Why do I write about stress, burnout, and well-being? Well, let me share my story.
Healthy People Healing People
Instead of thinking that hurt people hurt people - let’s find ways for healthy people to heal people.
Balancing Progress and Achievement
It is good to set and have goals. It is also necessary to learn how to look for growth in the unexpected moments. Balancing both progress and achievement are fundamental skills for well-being.
Feeling Good vs Functioning Well
My next big paradigm shift towards true well-being happened when I began to understand the value of pursuing “functioning well” instead of just “feeling good.”
When Good Things Go Bad
My first big paradigm shift towards true well-being happened once I began to understand the “inverted U” of virtues and strengths
Mindfulness for Emotional Intelligence
Earlier this month, my understanding of the purpose of mindfulness was increased. Turns out it’s more than just stress management.
Top 4 Takeaways from Writing Weekly for a Year
After writing weekly for a year, here are top 4 lessons this practice has taught me.